Chapter 212: The Imperial Decree on Rewarding the Guards of the Parade Ground

Chapter 212: The Imperial Decree on Rewarding the Guards of the Parade Ground (Two in One)

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the mist, it shines on every corner of the capital, dispelling the darkness.

At this time, the large parade ground was already bustling with activity.
Today is the day of the imperial guards' ceremony.

The parade ground had already been decorated solemnly and magnificently, with colorful flags flying all around, banners covering the sky, and various battle flags fluttering in the wind.

The people were dressed in their most respectable clothes, with joy and expectation on their faces.
They swarmed out from the city gates of the capital and rushed towards the parade ground.

The driver Li Wu, his wife and their young son were mixed in the crowd.
Because Li Wu had good running speed, they arrived at the city gate very early and lined up in the front.
At this moment, he was the first to leave the city and rush towards the parade ground.

At the entrance of the parade ground, soldiers were already guarding the place.
They were dressed in armor, holding spears, and standing tall at the entrances.

At the entrance, there were officials drawn from various government offices in the capital to check the identity cards of the people coming and going, and to conduct strict body searches.

As the people poured in, the atmosphere in the training ground became more tense.
The noisy discussions intertwined with each other, making the large parade ground seem particularly noisy.

Soon, the noise died down under the scolding of the soldiers and officials.
Civil and military officials rode in horse-drawn carriages and slowly drove into the parade ground.

The procession of carriages and horses was huge and colorful, and each carriage represented a high-ranking and powerful court official.

On the north side of the parade ground, the viewing platform was set up early.
In the center of the viewing platform sits His Majesty and the Crown Prince.
There are many chairs and tables densely placed on the left and right sides of the viewing platform, on which are placed dried fruits, tea cups and porcelain.

The officials, dressed in court robes and official hats, got off the carriage, looked solemn and dignified, slowly walked in and sat in their seats.

They nodded to each other, talked in low voices, or pointed at the soldiers on the parade ground, their voices were equally low and disorderly.

In the front row of seats, there were some foreign envoys.

Among them were envoys from Samarkand, Champa, Zhenla, Annan, Korea, Siam, Luchuan and others.

The King of Liao, the King of Huining, and General Duoyan from Liaowang County were also among them, as well as some captured Northern Yuan dignitaries.

They were dressed in a variety of colorful costumes, clearly distinguished from the court robes of civil and military officials.
They looked around curiously.
When they saw the densely packed civilians, the huge parade ground, and the soldiers waiting on one side, deep fear flashed in their eyes.

Although the captured Northern Yuan nobles had ugly flashes in their eyes, they forced themselves to put on ugly smiles.
In just over ten days since arriving in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, they have been shocked by its prosperity.

Deeply aware of the gap between the grasslands and the dynasties occupying the Central Plains,

The people in the capital alone are far from comparable to the people of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

In their eyes, these strong and capable people put on armor and took up weapons.

Those are the soldiers, a treasure that cannot be more precious.

But to the Ming Dynasty, these people were just people, only because they had more elite soldiers.

As time passed, the morning sun gradually rose, and the viewing stand in the parade ground was gradually filled with people.

The people on the south side were either standing or sitting, gathering or dispersing.
Their eyes were all directed towards the central platform and the soldiers waiting on both sides!

The old man was leaning on a cane, his eyes revealing his nostalgia for the past and his emotion for today's prosperity.

The children opened their eyes wide, their faces full of curiosity and excitement, as if they wanted to imprint all of this deeply in their minds.

As the sun rose higher, the morning glow in the sky was as brilliant as flames, and the entire venue seemed to be covered with a layer of golden glow.

At this moment, a solemn and melodious horn sounded!
The common people, civil and military officials, and foreign envoys all stopped talking and looked towards the east entrance of the parade ground!

Boom boom boom!
The solemn and intense drum beats sounded, and the trumpet sounds became more melodious and louder!

The luxurious chariot slowly drove into the parade ground. It was pulled by dozens of fine horses and inlaid with gold, silver and jewels.

There were flag bearers in gorgeous armor guarding both sides.

They held spears, walked steadily, and had sharp eyes, demonstrating the royal majesty and solemnity.

The Ming Dynasty Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was wearing a dragon robe and a crown, sitting in a chariot, with deep eyes and a majestic face.

The crown prince Zhu Biao followed his father closely.
He was wearing a robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns, a jade crown on his head, and had a handsome and gentle face.

The carriage drove slowly past, and the entire parade ground was silent.

The carriage stopped steadily under the viewing platform. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Crown Prince Zhu Biao slowly got off the carriage and stepped onto the steps leading to the viewing platform.

Their steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to touch everyone's heart.

After climbing onto the high platform, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao stood side by side, overlooking the entire parade ground.

At this time, twenty eunuchs appeared on the viewing stand, holding the shining imperial edict in their hands and showing respect on their faces.

The same is true on the south side and the east and west sides of the Grand Parade Ground.

When the people saw the eunuch standing in front of them holding the imperial edict, they couldn't help but breathe faster, their hearts pounding and their faces full of anticipation.

Li Wu excitedly lifted the child in his arms and let him sit on his shoulders. At the same time, he excitedly looked at the woman beside him:

"Imperial edict! Imperial edict!"

Cuihua was also a little excited and nodded repeatedly. Then she looked at the child on her shoulder and saw that he was moving around dishonestly. She quickly scolded him:

"Listen carefully, Master Hongwu has something to say."

The same was true for the soldiers standing on the east and west sides. They tightened their hands around the long swords at their waists, facing the same expectations!
The front scouts were now standing on the west side of the training ground, in a relatively forward position.

As soon as the eunuch appeared, Lu Yunyi raised his right palm and made a fist.

In an instant, the scouts in the front line straightened their backs.

Holding the reins in one hand and a long sword in the other, he stared straight ahead with a sharp gaze, and the sounds of armor colliding rang out!
The next moment, the solemn and melodious trumpet sound stopped, and many eunuchs present spoke in unison.

[The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims:
The universe is bright, the sun and the moon are shining, our Great Ming Dynasty rises with the will of heaven and is mighty throughout the world.

Recently, the army that had marched north returned victoriously. In a battle at Buir Lake, they killed the general and captured the flag. The Northern Yuan Dynasty was destroyed. The news of victory spread frequently, and the whole country was jubilant.
It is truly God’s blessing on our Great Ming Dynasty that our foundation will last for eternity and be as solid as a rock.

I am very pleased and want to show off this military achievement and enhance our country's prestige. I have decided to hold a ceremony of honoring the soldiers in the grand parade ground to comfort the officers and soldiers for their hard work and to show the majesty of the heavenly army.

On that day, the sky was clear, the air was fresh, and the breeze was gentle. Civil and military officials, as well as the common people, came together to celebrate the event.

Foreign envoys came from afar to watch the ceremony and witness the glory of our Ming Dynasty.

I know that the loyalty of soldiers is the foundation of a country, and the well-being of the people is the cornerstone of the country.

Therefore, this military ceremony is not only to show off military strength, but also to show the world:
The military and civilians of our Ming Dynasty are united, sharing the same hatred of the enemy and vowing to defend the territory and protect the country and the people.

I hope that you will work with me to build the eternal foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

At that time, on the grand parade ground, flags were fluttering, war drums were thundering, and iron horses and golden swords were displayed, showing the heroic qualities.

I hope that you and all the common people will not let me down, and will enjoy this prosperous scene together and celebrate the glory of our Great Ming Dynasty.

So ordered! ]
As the voice fell, drums and music sounded, and salutes roared!

Tens of thousands of people knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor!" Their voices shook the sky.

As Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Crown Prince Zhu Biao took their seats, the guard of honor began.

The originally passionate drum music gradually faded away, and was replaced by a deep and solemn melody.

Like the sound of an ancient bell echoing leisurely, the thick clouds in the sky blocked the sunlight, shrouding the entire parade ground in solemnity.

The sudden change made everyone present straighten their backs involuntarily and look around.

The next moment, they were stunned. At the western entrance of the ceremonial guard,
A special military unit slowly stepped into the parade ground!

They were wearing armor, their emotions were high, their faces were determined, their eyes were cold, but their steps were slightly staggering.

At this moment, soldiers around the parade ground raised their trumpets and shouted in unison:

"The Ming Dynasty Battle Heroes Formation!"

The voice became louder and louder, lingering throughout the entire parade ground.

Da da da.
The heavy footsteps and the occasional sound of machinery colliding rang in everyone's mind.

The square formation slowly entered the parade ground with an orderliness and tenacity beyond imagination.

They are the pioneers of military ceremonies, witnesses of their bravery and perseverance in countless wars, and symbols of the Ming Dynasty's indomitable spirit.

At the front of the square formation was a row of old soldiers who had lost their legs.

They sat upright in wheelchairs, their hair white but their faces extremely resolute.

Their hands tightly grasped the handles on both sides of the wheelchair, their eyes penetrated the vicissitudes of time and flashed with unyielding light, and the wheelchair rolled gently from west to east.

Following closely behind was a soldier with a broken arm.
Some of them held a staff in one hand, while others had no arms at all, but they kept their steps in unison with amazing perseverance.

Their shoulders leaned forward slightly, their body center of gravity was constantly adjusted, and every step they took was extremely difficult, yet extremely determined.

There was no resentment or frustration on their faces, only determination.

At this moment, their broken limbs and glory turned into the hardest armor, guarding their inner beliefs.

Behind him, there was a young soldier with one limb who could only walk with the help of a cane.

His steps were slightly staggering, but his eyes were still filled with tenacity and there was a faint smile on his face.

Every time he took a step, the sound of his cane hitting the ground was extremely loud, as if piercing the hearts of everyone present!

Despite their physical disabilities, everyone stood up straight and walked with firm and powerful steps.

The slightly mournful vocals gradually became more passionate, and the sound of drums beat in waves, bang bang bang non-stop!
The drops of blood that seeped through the white cloth became glaring!
The old people's originally calm hands trembled slightly, and their lips moved.

There was a complex flash in his eyes, and the accumulation of years seemed to disappear at this moment, turning into silent tears swirling in his eyes.

The young and strong men opened their eyes wide, their faces filled with disbelief and shock.

They have never experienced the battle.

But at this moment, they seemed to be able to personally stand on the battlefield and feel the cruel fighting.

Blood, blood everywhere, everyone is covered in blood.

Their expressions gradually changed from initial surprise to solemnity, and they unconsciously straightened their backs with respect on their faces.

The women wiped their eyes with handkerchiefs, their tears falling inadvertently, but no one wanted to make a sound to disturb the solemnity.

They either hugged their children tightly or leaned on their husbands' shoulders.

He gazed at the phalanx with gentle eyes, his heart filled with admiration for the heroes.

As the battle heroes' formation advanced, the atmosphere on the parade ground became more solemn.

The people stared with bated breath, admiration and emotion in their eyes.

On the viewing platform, the civil and military officials all looked solemn, and it was hard to tell what they were thinking.
The foreign envoy also had a solemn expression, his hands clenched tightly on his side, his pupils dilated, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes.

Although the Ming army was extremely powerful, they were not afraid because they also had soldiers that could fight.

But the Ming Dynasty's actions towards these disabled soldiers were beyond their reach.

The cruelty of this war was exposed nakedly before the people.

It might make them feel afraid, but more often it makes them excited.

When the battle hero formation completely entered the parade ground and lined up neatly in the designated positions!
wow——

The parade ground seemed to be lit up by the rising sun.

Thunderous applause and cheers broke out, expressing the highest respect and gratitude.

On the viewing platform, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang gently clapped his old hands, and a look of emotion flashed across his face.

He turned his head to look at Crown Prince Zhu Biao and said softly:
"Biao'er, someone told me that this kind of person would scare the people, reduce their enthusiasm for joining the army, and make the soldiers passive and lazy.

Look, look,

The people of our Ming Dynasty are simple and honest. They love these soldiers who defend their country more than you and me. How could those people know these things?

From now on, the Ming army will be endless and no one will be able to kill them all. There will never be a war that the Ming cannot win. "

Crown Prince Zhu Biao's face was extremely solemn at this moment. He felt his nose slightly sour and sighed in a hoarse voice:
"Father, my great Ming is now prosperous and peaceful!"

At this time, the eunuchs standing in the four directions spoke loudly again:
[The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, pronounces:
I have heard that the universe is vast and heroes emerge in large numbers. The soldiers of our Ming Dynasty forged mountains and rivers with iron and blood and defended the territory with their loyal souls.

While watching the parade of soldiers, I saw the wounded and disabled men. Although they had physical disabilities, their expressions were firm and their steps were steady. I was deeply moved, so I specially issued this decree to comfort the loyal souls and demonstrate my benevolence.

In the past, when war raged everywhere, you wore armor and held sharp weapons, braved fire and water, and vowed to defend the territory. As a result, you are disabled but your will remains strong, and my heart is deeply saddened.

However, your bravery is like stars, shining brightly in the long river of history and illuminating future generations.

I am well aware that the pain of disability cannot be fully expressed in words, but I will use all my national strength to treat you well, to commend your achievements and to comfort your suffering.

From now on, all the disabled people in our Ming Dynasty will enjoy the grace of the court and will have no worries about food and clothing.

I will erect a monument to heroic souls to engrave your heroic deeds for future generations to admire.

May your names be recorded in history forever and shine as brightly as the sun and the moon.

I also hope that everyone in the government and the country can sympathize with the disabled, build a benevolent country together, and share the blessing of peace.

May your heroic spirit, like the evergreen pine and cypress, inspire the people of the Ming Dynasty to remain committed to their mission.]
wow——

The atmosphere in the parade ground was once again heightened, with shouts of "Long live the people!"
The morale of the soldiers standing on the east and west sides was so high that it seemed to break through the sky.

Then, loud voices rang out from all directions.

"Ming Infantry Formation!!"

With a distant and loud horn,

The entire parade ground seemed to be awakened in an instant. Amid the noise, a phalanx of infantry slowly stepped into the parade ground!

They were dressed in iron armor, which gleamed coldly and solemnly in the morning light.

The ranks were in perfect alignment, like a knife cutting or an axe chopping; their steps were consistent and as steady as mountains; every step echoed off the earth.

As the square marched, the footsteps became more and more dense and powerful, like thousands of horses galloping or thunder rolling.

They intertwined and collided in the air, forming a powerful sound wave.

It swept across the entire training ground, even penetrated the clouds and spread far away.

At this moment, the entire parade ground seemed to stand still, with only the loud sound of footsteps echoing between heaven and earth.

"One, two, three—four!"

The slogans suddenly exploded like thunder, piercing the tranquility of the early morning and resounding through the sky. The soldiers screamed at the top of their lungs,

He vented the raging fire in his heart, and his endless passion and determination were clearly revealed at this moment.

As the square marched, slogans rose and fell, one wave higher than the other, forming an unstoppable torrent.

It was as if countless war drums were beating at the same time, playing a passionate war song.

Different from the heaviness of the Ming Dynasty's heroic formation,

The infantry phalanx is full of passion, making people's blood boil!

As the majestic footsteps of the infantry phalanx gradually faded away, a whole new atmosphere came over the parade ground.

"The Ming Firearms Formation!!"

"The Great Ming Firearms Formation!!

In the morning light, the firearms phalanx slowly stepped in,

They held the latest muskets and cannons manufactured by the Ordnance Bureau, walked steadily, and their eyes revealed confidence!

The entrance of the firearms square instantly attracted everyone's attention, and everyone looked at everything in front of them curiously.
The foreign envoys couldn't help but lean forward, wishing they could get closer!
The armors worn by the soldiers were still bright and shining with a cold light.

But unlike the solemn and tight infantry phalanx, the fire phalanx seemed a bit loose.

Muskets, cannons and other weapons were neatly arranged, emitting a faint blue light in the sun.

Soon, they stood in the center of the parade ground!
Following the commander's order, the soldiers loaded ammunition quickly and orderly, and every movement seemed so skillful and precise.

Then, they arranged themselves in the predetermined formation.
Soldiers holding muskets aimed at the human-shaped targets in the distance, while the gunners adjusted the angle and distance of the cannons.

"Prepare—release!"

The commander's voice rang out, shaking everyone's heart like thunder.

In an instant, muskets roared and cannons roared, and the entire parade ground seemed to be shrouded by a powerful force.

Fires and smoke were everywhere.
The people couldn't help but close their eyes and bow their heads.

When the sound faded, the targets had exploded under the intensive firepower, and dust was everywhere.
The common people were shocked by this spectacular scene, and the pupils of all civil and military officials also contracted.
As for the foreign envoys, some fell to the ground with a plop.
The Luchuan envoy pursed his lips tightly, his whole body stiffened to the extreme.
He couldn't imagine how much damage this formation would cause on the battlefield.
Elephant soldiers, can you stop them?
Firearms were something that all the foreigners present wanted but could not get!

As the demonstration ended, the firearms formation slowly left the stage amid warm applause and cheers.
Even though it has gone out of sight, the people still stand on tiptoe to look at it. Such objects are the real national treasures!
As the sun rises higher, the sky reveals its full blueness, and sunlight pours down like a waterfall.

On the large parade ground, the dust danced gently in the breeze.

At this moment, a burst of passionate drum beats sounded, like a war horn, awakening the sleeping battlefield!

Lu Yunyi, who had been waiting on the side, suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp look flashed in his eyes, his legs clamped around the horse's belly in an instant, and the long sword in his hand gushed out!

In an instant, the friction sound between the blade and the scabbard came one after another, and the originally quiet front-line scout unit became murderous!
As the drum beats grew louder, dust rose in the distance, and an impassioned voice rang out:

"Ming Cavalry Formation!!"

The chess player standing in front of the formation made a powerful move.
Lu Yunyi's eyes focused and he rushed out first!
The people stood on tiptoe and looked to the east, where a low and powerful roar suddenly sounded!

The cavalry phalanx swept in like a black storm.

The sound of horse hooves converged into an unstoppable torrent.

Roaring and roaring, it hit the air and formed deafening waves of sound.

The clanging of steel, the roar of the earth, and the neighing of war horses all intertwined together, striking heavily on the hearts of the people!
Finally, they saw clearly!

The cavalry phalanx was like a surging torrent, sweeping forward with unstoppable force.

They were clad in shining armor, with marks on it.

They held spears and sabers in their hands, rode tall horses, and looked heroic and full of vigor.

The sunlight danced on their armor, shining with a cold and dazzling light.

"General Lu!!"

Li Wu, who was standing at the front, stared at the young figure at the front of the cavalry formation with wide eyes, with an incredible look on his face.
His wife Cuihua turned her head and looked at Li Wu with a suspicious look on her face.

Then he looked at Lu Yunyi with shock on his face!

Li Wu blinked blankly. He originally thought that General Lu was just an ordinary general in the army.
But I didn't expect that it was the chief officer of the cavalry phalanx.
And the camp he went to that day, those strong men with solemn faces were the ceremonial guards today!

Before he could react, he saw the cavalry split up quickly, and the cavalry on both wings quickly outflanked like cheetahs.
Forming two sharp blades, they swooped down on the wings of the imaginary enemy.

Their movements were coordinated, as if they had been rehearsed countless times!
There seemed to be a silent roar between heaven and earth.
Bang!
The cavalry battle array collided heavily with the imaginary enemy.
Then he quickly inserted himself in and rushed past, swinging the long sword in his hand continuously.

Every swing of the sword and every sprint is full of power and speed, making it overwhelming!
Soon, the scattered cavalry went back and forth twice and quickly gathered in the center of the parade ground.
Just like the flow of water, it flows naturally without any stagnation.

The next moment, they rushed forward without stopping, using the terrain and speed advantages to weave around the battlefield.
The imaginary enemy was quickly divided into five large parts, leaving it isolated and helpless.

The sound of their horses' hooves was like that of war drums, which never stopped, making the people watching around them feel excited!
As the battle progressed, the cavalry phalanx changed its formation again and began to disperse to meet the enemy.

They no longer act as a unit,

Instead, they broke up the whole into small units according to the battlefield situation and carried out multi-point strikes on the enemy based on dozens of small teams.

Merge at any time, disperse at any time,
The people just thought it was extremely lively and heroic.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

The military commanders and other generals in the parade ground all looked extremely solemn.
I no longer underestimate this prestigious front-line scout unit.

Judging from the control of the battle formation they have demonstrated today, they are truly worthy of being the elite troops of the Ming Dynasty!

What was even more incredible to them was that the generals in various battle formations were changing at any time.

But the army formation did not become noisy and chaotic because of this. Instead, the formation became more varied, and the originally fierce cavalry battle formation suddenly became more unpredictable and treacherous!

Their eyes lingered on the young general in the lead.

It is said that he is less than twenty years old, and most of the leading generals in his army are northern border residents, and they are also very young.

This made many generals feel a strong sense of crisis!
The morning passed in the blink of an eye, and it was already noon.

The scorching sun was scorching the earth, and the guard of honor was coming to an end.

Accompanied by the shouts of "Ceremony is over" from many eunuchs and soldiers,
As the sun shone brightly, the military ceremony of the 21st year of Hongwu ended.

It was not until the evening that the vanguard scouts and many other soldiers crossed the river and returned to Puzikou City.

The gates of the front scout camp were opened, and the soldiers rushed in.

The tense heartstrings of the past few days finally relaxed completely, and sighs and exclamations were heard everywhere.

But there are more heated discussions.
The soldiers' faces turned red with excitement. They talked in detail about the military ceremonies and how majestic we were.

Lu Yunyi dragged his exhausted body back to the big tent and put the head armor aside.
He sat down slowly and drank water from the teapot instead of using a teacup.

What I did today was far from what I practiced on a daily basis.

It was even worse than marching and fighting, which made him physically and mentally exhausted.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands, there could be no room for error, and the number of people present far exceeded his imagination.

There may be nearly 200,000 people, plus the more than 100,000 soldiers participating in the ceremony and guarding nearby, maybe nearly 40% of the people in Yingtian City are in the parade ground today.

The orderly evacuation of the people alone lasted an entire afternoon.

The front scouts were deployed as cavalry phalanxes.

There is no other such honor as performing the military ceremony on the grand parade ground.

At this time, Lu Yunyi also began to understand why he was not popular with either side and was disliked everywhere.

The increasingly fierce civil-military dispute was just an inducement. What really disgusted him was the attention paid to winning the championship.

To ruin someone's career is like killing his parents.
The front army scout unit is the main cavalry formation among the nearly 200,000 soldiers in Yingtian. I wonder how many people are jealous of them.

Lu Yunyi smacked his lips, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face.
Perhaps the credit for winning the championship was not only due to the efforts of Duke Cao.

The same was true for General Lan Yu and the Five Military Commands, who used him as a benchmark for propaganda.

It is conceivable that after today, his name will also be known to the people through official documents posted by the court.

This attracted countless young and ambitious people to join the army.

Thinking of this, Lu Yunyi was a little excited.
But we should be more cautious and more careful in future actions, and we must not lose a battle.

Just as I was thinking about it, a high-pitched and sharp voice sounded outside the military tent.
"The imperial edict arrives——"

Lu Yunyi's eyes narrowed and he suddenly raised his head.

He stood up suddenly, picked up the head armor on the table, and strode out of the military tent.

When I walked out of the military tent, I saw a group of people standing on the training ground of the front scout department, led by a red-robed eunuch.

At this moment, he held up one hand to the sky, with the imperial edict hanging high in his palm, and looked at the front army scouts with a calm face.

As Lu Yunyi walked out of the military tent,
Liu Heiying, Wu Fuliu, Zhang Yu and others also rushed out hurriedly, and they were all excited when they saw the eunuch!
If they guessed correctly, it should be the reward from the court!
Before they knew it, the team was led by Lu Yunyi, and soon they arrived at the training ground.

Before Lu Yunyi could speak, the red-robed eunuch said with a smile:

"General Lu, please accept the order."

slam-la-

The sound of armor clashing was heard, and the scouts of the front army fell to their knees.

[The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims:
Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from young people, loyal and brave men, and key ministers of the country.

I have heard that Mr. Lu Yunyi is both wise and brave, and has his country at heart.

In times of crisis, he resolutely entered the heart of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and went through untold hardships, but was not moved by fame or fortune.
Finally, the key secret of the Northern Yuan Dynasty was discovered, and the location of the royal court was determined.
It enabled my army to pursue the victory and decide the outcome of the battle in one battle. This is truly an unprecedented achievement and I am very pleased.

Then, Lu Qing worked tirelessly and went to Liaowang County.
Facing the rebellion of the three kings, he remained fearless, planned strategies, led the soldiers personally, repeatedly broke the enemy's formation, beheaded the generals and captured the flags, and put down the rebellion of the Liaowang County.

You have made outstanding contributions in protecting the country and the people, and I commend you from the bottom of my heart.

What is even more commendable is that Mr. Lu values friendship and loyalty, and has not forgotten the friendship between his childhood sweethearts. This further demonstrates his noble character, and I am very pleased with him.

This is to show my appreciation for his achievements.
Lu Yunyi was specially promoted to the position of assistant commander of the Beijing Capital, commander of the Xincheng Guard, and granted the title of General Zhaoyong and the hereditary title of a thousand households to commend his outstanding military achievements.

He also awarded 1,000 taels of gold and 100 pieces of brocade as an encouragement.

I also thought of Lu Yunyi's wife, Liu, who was virtuous and kind, and his mother, who was wise and righteous, and was truly a role model for women.

I specially confer the title of Lady of the Third Rank of Imperial Edict to my mother, Lady Liu, and the title of Lady of the Fourth Rank of Imperial Edict to my wife, Lady Liu.

To commend his virtue and conduct, I bestow upon him gold, silk, and brocade to show my appreciation.

I hope you will continue to be loyal and brave, perform your duties conscientiously, defend the territory, and protect the eternal foundation of our dynasty, and live up to my high expectations.

I know that your talents are far more than this. In the future, I hope you will achieve greater success and create unprecedented achievements.

Your family should also enjoy the emperor's grace and honor for generations.

I hereby order.]
The red-robed eunuch swung the whisk in his hand and smiled:

"General Lu, please accept the order."

"I accept your order. Long live the emperor."

Lu Yunyi lowered his head with a respectful look on his face, and the red-robed eunuch stepped forward and slowly placed the imperial edict in his hands.

After that, he took an imperial edict from the eunuch behind him, unfolded it, and then said loudly:

[The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims:
When it comes to heroes, we don’t ask where they come from; we select people based on their talents. Those who take it as their responsibility to ensure the safety and stability of the country are all pillars of the country.

Now we have the deputy general Liu Hei Ying, who is brave and courageous, and loyal.
Since following General Lu Yunyi, he attacked the Northern Yuan Dynasty court and fought in Liao Dynasty county, making many outstanding achievements and gaining great prestige.

He was a childhood playmate of General Lu Yunyi, and they had a deep friendship and fought side by side, which added to the legend. He is truly a role model for us to learn from.

To honor his merits and virtues, I have specially decreed a reward.

Liu Hei Ying was appointed as the commander of Xinchengwei, and was granted the title of Huaiyuan General, the hereditary title of Qian Hu, and a reward of 100 gold and 100 pieces of brocade as encouragement.
I hope he will continue to be loyal to the court and protect the country and the people.

I also do not forget other meritorious officials.

The centurion Wu Fuliu was brave and good at fighting. He made many contributions in the Northern Expedition and was specially promoted to the commander of Xinchengwei, granted the title of General Mingwei, and the hereditary title of a hundred households to commend his bravery.

In addition, Qian Hong, a captain of the army, was a man of outstanding talent and strategy, and a good commander of the army.

He was very popular among the soldiers, so he was specially appointed as the deputy commander of the Xincheng Guard and granted the title of General Mingwei as an encouragement, hoping that he would continue to serve the court and make great achievements.

Furthermore, Zhang Yu was the head of the Privy Council of the previous dynasty. Although dynasties have changed, he has always been committed to the country and has made great contributions to the country. I miss him very much.

Today, I specially appoint Zhang Yu as the assistant commander of the Left Guard of Yanshan, grant him the title of General Mingwei, and the hereditary title of a hundred households, to show my kindness and my intention to remember his old merits.

I hope that you will take this opportunity to keep your original aspirations in mind, bear your mission in mind, and work together to build the eternal foundation of our Ming Dynasty.

So ordered! ]
"Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

There was more excitement in the voice.
Until this moment, the red-robed eunuch slowly stepped forward and handed over the imperial edict.

He also took the reward document from the Five Military Commanders' Office for other soldiers from the eunuch behind him and handed it over.

Lu Yunyi took it and spoke again:
"On behalf of all the soldiers of the front army scout unit, I am here to receive your order. Long live the emperor!"

　The pension system for military officers in the Ming Dynasty was relatively complete.
　　In the first year of Emperor Taizu's Hongwu reign, the "Order to Provide Relief to Military Officers" was promulgated.
　　In the fourth year of Hongwu, he "ordered the Secretariat to formulate a system of preferential treatment for officers and soldiers", which was mainly limited to the compensation for fallen soldiers.

　　Ordinary garrison officers also enjoyed some economic benefits.
　　For example, if “there is no heir in the household”, one can “receive full salary and enjoy good living for life”.

　　The title of Emperor Fengtian Chengyun was first used by Zhu Yuanzhang.
　　The imperial edict usually begins with "志曰", "帝曰" and "帝曰".

　　"Zhao Yue" means to announce to the world. For any important political affairs that need to be announced to the people of the world, "By the Will of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims" is used;
　　"Zhi Yue" was used by the emperor to express his grace and make announcements to all officials.

　　Whenever an imperial edict expressed the emperor’s great grace, it would begin with “The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, decrees this.”

　　"Zhi Yue" is only used to announce to all officials, and is not passed down to ordinary people;
　　"旨曰" has the consciousness of warning.

　　When the emperor promoted officials, he warned them to guard against arrogance and impatience, to keep working hard, and not to become proud and complacent or become arrogant due to their favor.

　　The three forms have different usage scenarios. "Zhao Yue" is mostly used when laws and other national affairs are promulgated;
　　"制曰" is mostly used for rewards. Here, rewards are titles, property, etc. It is generally not used for promotions.

　　"帝曰" is often used in the promotion of officials to serve as a warning.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)

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